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Judge keeps custody case open 60 days, sets March 31 review; children to remain with parents
Summary
At a review hearing in Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court, the judge continued jurisdiction for 60 days in the case of the Esterline–Gabriel children (file no. 24142 NA), finding parents engaged with services but asking for additional negative drug screens for the mother before dismissal.
Lenawee County Probate & Juvenile Court — The court continued jurisdiction in the matter of the Esterline–Gabriel children, file number 24142 NA, and set a further review for 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 31, after finding the children are currently safe but the parents should have additional time to consolidate progress.
Megan McVeigh, a department representative, told the court she had met with both children and that “both children's needs are being met” and that there was currently “no risk of harm to the children.” McVeigh said she would nevertheless like to see more consecutive negative drug screens for the children's mother before asking the court to dismiss jurisdiction.
The court received and admitted the department's written court report and attachments without objection from the parties. Sasha Thomas, counsel for…
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